Doha, Qatar: Oil prices spiked to nearly $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as Iran continued its attacks on several Arab countries, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.
Bahrain News Agency reported that Bapco Energies, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s integrated energy company, serves notice of Force Majeure on its Group operations which have been affected by the on-going regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex.
Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Monday, while Iran pressed on with strikes against neighbouring countries.
Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard
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11:59pm Doha Time
Trump says war on a Iran could be ‘short-term excursion’
President Donald Trump says the US-Israel war on Iran could be a “short-term excursion,” Al Jazeera reported. READ MORE.
11:52pm Doha Time
Kuwait defends against missile, drone attacks
Kuwait’s army is currently intercepting missile and drone attacks, it has said.
11:30 Doha Time
Qatar Airways updates flight destinations operating to and from Doha
Qatar Airways announced an update to the list of limited flight schedules to and from Doha. Read more.
MoI arrests five for violating directive prohibiting operating drones
The relevant authorities at the MoI announced that they have arrested five individuals for violating the Ministry of Interior's directive concerning the prohibition of the use or operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in various regions of the country under the prevailing conditions. Read more.
MoI issues safety guidelines for visitors to malls, markets during precautionary alerts
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has issued safety guidelines for visitors to markets and shopping malls on how to respond when receiving precautionary alerts through the national warning system. Read more.
9:40pm Doha Time
Amir of Kuwait calls for national unity, vigilance in confronting current threats
The Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah called for national unity, being the first line of defense and the true guarantee in times of confronting challenges and overcoming crises. Read more
9:15pm Doha Time
Drone intercepted, destroyed in past 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense announced Monday that the armed forces detected a hostile drone in the past 24 hours immediately after it entered the country's airspace. Read more
8:10pm Doha Time
Service continues without interruption via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman: Qatar Post
Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) announced that its land freight operations are continuing uninterrupted via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. Read more
7:27pm Doha Time
Qatar extends condolences to UAE over death of two Armed Forces' members
The State of Qatar expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the death of two members of the Armed Forces while on duty. Read more
7:20pm Doha Time
Turkiye shoots down Iranian ballistic missile crossing its airspace
The Turkish Ministry of Defense has reported that the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) successfully shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace. Read more
6:10pm Doha Time
GCO debunks social media false reports, confirms no fatalities in attacks on Qatar
False reports about casualties and missile attacks circulating online have been debunked by Qatar’s Government Communications Office, which confirmed there were no fatalities and all missiles were intercepted in the past 24 hours. Read more
5:18pm Doha Time
Video shared by the Qatar News Agency shows Qatari Armed Forces intercepting Iranian missile attacks
5:03pm Doha Time
Two UAE Armed Forces members killed in helicopter crash
The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates announced the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty today, Monday, March 9, 2026. Read more
The UAE Ministry of Defence announces the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday, March 9, 2026.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 9, 2026
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4:00pm Doha Time
Qatar intercepts 17 ballistic missiles, 6 drones
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that the armed forces in the country, had intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 6 drones coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran, until this afternoon, on Monday, March 9, 2026. Read more
The Ministry of Defense added that its armed forces had successfully intercepted all the ballistic missiles, and the drones without any casualties.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) March 9, 2026
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3:18pm Doha Time
Qatar confirms missile attack, sents out message stating 'threat has been eliminated'
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announced that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.
Approximately 20 minutes after sending the first alert raising the threat level, Qatar sent our another message stating that the threat was eliminated.
3:05pm Doha Time
New National Emergency Alert warns 'threat level elevated' in Qatar
Qatar sent out National Emergency Alert to all phone calling on public to stay indoors.
It activated the national warning mechanism, where it stated,"The security threat level is elevated. Everyone is required to remain indoors, refrain from going out and stay away from windows and exposed areas, in order to ensure public safety." Within minutes of the alert, loud sounds of interception were heard across the country.
This was the second alert sent out today after the first one was sent around 3am.
2:50pm Doha Time
Kuwait holds funeral for two members of General Directorate of Land Border Security
Kuwait held funeral ceremonies on Monday for two members of the General Directorate of Land Border Security who were martyred while performing their national duty. Read more
2:30pm Doha Time
US orders citizens to leave Southeast Turkiye
Washington has advised non-essential staff to leave its consulate near the southern Turkish city of Adana near a key NATO base and ordered US citizens to leave “southeast Turkey”, the US embassy to Ankara says.
“On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency US government employees and US government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana due to the safety risks,” it said on X, referencing a travel advisory saying: “Americans in southeast Turkey are strongly encouraged to depart now”.
12:30pm Doha Time
In Photos: Fire in Ma'ameer area bought under control
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior said that Civil Defense teams have successfull managed to control the fire that broke out at a facility in the Ma'ameer area.
It also shared these pictures of the site after the fire was contained. No injuries or loss of life were reported.
11:28am Doha Time
Two injured in Abu Dhabi as debris falls after interceptions
Abu Dhabi authorities say two people were injured in two separate locations by falling debris following an interception by the country’s air defence system.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office on its social media said a Jordanian national sustained minor injuries in the first incident, while an Egyptian national was moderately injured in the second.
The statement urged the public to obtain information from official sources only, and to avoid the spreading of rumours or unverified information.
11:20am Doha Time
Azerbaijan reopens Iran border to cargo traffic after drone incident
Azerbaijan says it had reopened its border crossings with Iran for all cargo traffic, according to Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. Read more
10:27am Doha Time
F-16s, air defence systems deployed to Northern Cyprus: Turkiye
Turkiye’s Defence Ministry says it has deployed six F-16 fighter aircraft and air defence systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as part of approach to enhance the security of the region considering the recent developments.
“Additional measures will continue to be taken based on further developments, if deemed necessary,” said the ministry in a statement.
9:57am Doha Time
Crude oil price jumps more than 30% due to supply disruptions
Oil prices spiked to nearly $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as Iran continued its attacks on several Arab countries, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets. Read more
9:35am Doha Time
Bahrain's Bapco Energies declares force majeure on operations
Bahrain News Agency reported that Bapco Energies, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s integrated energy company, serves notice of Force Majeure on its Group operations. Read more
9:25am Doha Time
Bahrain says Iranian strike on oil complex causes fire, damage: state media
A strike targeting Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility caused a fire at the complex along with material damage, state media said on Monday, in the latest attack against Gulf energy installations.
8:45am Doha Time
General Directorate of Traffic seizes 39 vehicles for noise violations
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has seized 39 violating vehicles that were emitting loud and disturbing noises while driving on the roads. Their drivers were apprehended and referred to the competent authorities in accordance with the procedures followed in such cases.
This action comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the General Directorate of Traffic to control violations that disturb public tranquility and cause inconvenience to road users and residents.
Producing disturbing noise from vehicles is considered a violation of Article (58) of the Traffic Law issued by Decree-Law No. (19) of 2007, which stipulates that no vehicle may be driven on the road if it emits disturbing noise, and that every vehicle must be equipped with a properly functioning muffler (silencer). Read more
8:30am Doha Time
Over 300 arrested for filming and circulating misleading information
The Ministry of Interior announced that the Economic and Cyber Crimes Prevention Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested 313 individuals of various nationalities. The arrests were made for filming and circulating unauthorized video clips, spreading misleading information and rumours, and disseminating content intended to incite public concern, in violation of official directives. The necessary legal and administrative measures have been taken against those involved. Read more
3:45am Doha Time
Qatar intercepts missile attack: MoD
The Ministry of Defense announced early Monday via their official page on X that the armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar.
